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RotaDyne Troubleshooting

Guide


Problem


Possible Cause

No Action at the Three-Phase Motors

Fuse or Breaker

RotaDyne Not On

Motor(s) Growl and Rotate Slowly

Fuse or Breaker

Overloaded for Undersized RotaDyne

Line Voltage too Low


Three-Phase Motor does not Reach Full Speed

Overloaded for Undersized RotaDyne
Motor Starters Will Not Pull In

Fuse or Breaker

Control Circuit Connected to Produced Phase

Line Voltage too Low

Motor Overloads Trip Out

RotaDyne Started Under Load

Overloaded Three-Phase Motor

Excessive Run Capacitance

Line Voltage too High

RotaDyne Starter will not Pull In

Fuse or Breaker

RotaDyne Not On

Control Circuit

RotaDyne Overload Trip Out

RotaDyne Started Under Load

Excessive Run Capacitance

Line Voltage Too High

Chattering Three-Phase Motor Starter

Control Circuit

Line Voltage too Low

Chattering Contactor in the RotaDyne

Excessive Run Capacitance

Line Voltage too Low

Much Larger Current in the Produced Phase (when running loaded)

Excessive Run Capacitance

Line Voltage too High

Start Capacitors Repeatedly Defective

Power Pack

Starting Contactor contacts &/or coil

RotaDyne Started Under Load

Time Delay (SDS


Run Capacitors Repeatedly Defective

Line Voltage too High

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